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Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

801 S 8th Ave West, Newton, IA 50208Newton Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
272
Students
Total enrolled
$14,507
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 272 students in grades KG–04 in Newton, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,507 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Newton, Iowa, serving grades KG–04 with 272 students. The district invests $14,507 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

272
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution138 male · 134 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 150 students
Student Composition
89%
Asian1%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 192061002239

Academic Outcomes at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 71th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 50208

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,507Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,507
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,383
Student Support$2,756
Administration$1,741
Operations$2,176
Other$1,451
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,507 spent per student, an estimated $6,427 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
32%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal programs
12.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolAurora Heights Elementary SchoolEmerson Hough Elementary School
↓
Middle
Berg Middle School
↓
High School
Newton Senior High SchoolWEST Academy Alternative School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyJasper County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNewton Comm School District →
Phone: (641)792-7311
NCES ID: 192061002239
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Newton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Newton Comm School District
Mid
Berg Middle School
841 students · 05–08
● 48 opp55% FRL
High
Newton Senior High School
818 students · 09–12
● 48 opp47% FRL
Elem
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
325 students · PK–04
● 48 opp55% FRL
Elem
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students · KG–04
● 48 opp57% FRL
Elem
Emerson Hough Elementary School
224 students · KG–04
● 48 opp69% FRL
High
WEST Academy Alternative School
61 students · 10–12
● 48 opp80% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
801 S 8th Ave West, Newton, IA 50208
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.